WOW!! For those of you who may not know, southeastern Idaho is classified as "high desert". We do have trees and forests, don't get me wrong, but we also have our fair share of lava fields, sage and rattle snakes that thrive in the hot, dry summers. Our nights can be cold and the winters, because of the elevation, even colder. I welcome the summer with open arms. I love to feel the sunshine on my skin, swim in the nearby lakes and reservoirs and camp out at every opportunity. This winter, however, seemed to go on for ever. We had snow clear into late May and in the surrounding mountains, even into June. Now, like I said, I'm not one to complain about summer, but it sure would have been nice to see a bit of the spring weather. We jumped right from literally freezing cold to over 90 degrees. It sure takes your breath away!
I have been working hard to get our house all packed up so I can join my fantabulous husband in Oregon. But, I must admit, it has been slow-going. This heat just drains the energy. Even at night, right now, it is 11pm and still 87 degrees out...I do love the summer, but I sure would have liked to visit with "spring" for a few days...maybe next year :)
Hope you all are finding enjoyable ways to stay cool. For me, I let the sweat pour from skin then stand in front of the little box fan...
Monday, June 30, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Going back to Paradise
This one will be short. I am just very excited and wanted to share. We have a bit of a plan.
I have been in Pocatello for a couple of weeks while Darren has been in Portland. On Monday, July 7th I will be loading up the van with some of the smaller things that are more difficult to pack and heading back to Portland. I plan to stay there for a couple of weeks or so to find a job. After I get a job and we find a home for us and the children, we will return to Pocatello together, load up the moving van and make the final move. I am SO excited. We finally have a plan and I get to be with my husband, where I belong! Hurray for us!!
I have been in Pocatello for a couple of weeks while Darren has been in Portland. On Monday, July 7th I will be loading up the van with some of the smaller things that are more difficult to pack and heading back to Portland. I plan to stay there for a couple of weeks or so to find a job. After I get a job and we find a home for us and the children, we will return to Pocatello together, load up the moving van and make the final move. I am SO excited. We finally have a plan and I get to be with my husband, where I belong! Hurray for us!!
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Our little corner of Paradise
First I need to say "Thank you!" to my new sister-in-law, Joy. She created this site for Darren and me.
So, Darren and I have been married for 2 weeks now and although I am thrilled to be his wife, I'd have to say that this last week has been absolutely TERRIBLE!!
We had a lovely honeymoon! Sunday, after we "checked out" of the campground we drove up to Lincoln City and drove around a little bit. Then we headed up to Darren's uncle Karl's cabin. We visited there a little bit and took a 4-wheeler ride. For Darren it was a blast, for me, not so much :) Part of the trail was a little scary for me. I'm not very experienced when it comes to 4-wheelers and snowmobiles but I am learning. When the trails weren't so rough and I felt safe enough to un-bury my face from Darren's back, it was beautiful! We rode up into the national forest and found a couple different nice places to park. Darren had brought his custom made pellet gun and we took turns shooting at targets. It was really fun. And the views were breath-taking.
After that we headed back to Lincoln City to find a hotel for the night. We found a really quaint place next to the beach. It had begun to rain, so we had our picnic dinner inside and looked out the sliding glass doors to enjoy the ocean. Sea gulls observed our meal and came to the window begging, so we threw them a few crackers. They were fun to watch! Later, the weather got a little more pleasant, so we went down to the beach to explore the tide pools. We found some nice shells, caught a few hermit crabs and enjoyed the wondrous beauty of it all. For our final outing of the evening, we went to a little pub and sang karoke. Darren, of course, sang wonderfully. Me, well, I think I get a gold star for effort! It was a perfect day.
Monday morning we went up to the cabin and spent a couple of relaxing days there. When it wasn't raining we took another ride on the 4-wheelers. This time I rode by myself. It was a little daunting for Darren, I think, but I enjoyed it. He challenged my skills a bit, but I stuck with it and did ok. I really enjoy learning and doing new things with Darren!!
Wednesday we were on our way back to Portland and on Friday morning, I left, alone, to return to Idaho. There is lots of packing and such to get done here. Darren will come to Idaho in a couple more weeks, I hope, to get our things. Then we'll continue our great adventure! HURRAY!!
So, when I say my second week of marriage hasn't been that great, well.... can you blame me? ;^)
So, Darren and I have been married for 2 weeks now and although I am thrilled to be his wife, I'd have to say that this last week has been absolutely TERRIBLE!!
We had a lovely honeymoon! Sunday, after we "checked out" of the campground we drove up to Lincoln City and drove around a little bit. Then we headed up to Darren's uncle Karl's cabin. We visited there a little bit and took a 4-wheeler ride. For Darren it was a blast, for me, not so much :) Part of the trail was a little scary for me. I'm not very experienced when it comes to 4-wheelers and snowmobiles but I am learning. When the trails weren't so rough and I felt safe enough to un-bury my face from Darren's back, it was beautiful! We rode up into the national forest and found a couple different nice places to park. Darren had brought his custom made pellet gun and we took turns shooting at targets. It was really fun. And the views were breath-taking.
After that we headed back to Lincoln City to find a hotel for the night. We found a really quaint place next to the beach. It had begun to rain, so we had our picnic dinner inside and looked out the sliding glass doors to enjoy the ocean. Sea gulls observed our meal and came to the window begging, so we threw them a few crackers. They were fun to watch! Later, the weather got a little more pleasant, so we went down to the beach to explore the tide pools. We found some nice shells, caught a few hermit crabs and enjoyed the wondrous beauty of it all. For our final outing of the evening, we went to a little pub and sang karoke. Darren, of course, sang wonderfully. Me, well, I think I get a gold star for effort! It was a perfect day.
Monday morning we went up to the cabin and spent a couple of relaxing days there. When it wasn't raining we took another ride on the 4-wheelers. This time I rode by myself. It was a little daunting for Darren, I think, but I enjoyed it. He challenged my skills a bit, but I stuck with it and did ok. I really enjoy learning and doing new things with Darren!!
Wednesday we were on our way back to Portland and on Friday morning, I left, alone, to return to Idaho. There is lots of packing and such to get done here. Darren will come to Idaho in a couple more weeks, I hope, to get our things. Then we'll continue our great adventure! HURRAY!!
So, when I say my second week of marriage hasn't been that great, well.... can you blame me? ;^)
Monday, June 9, 2008
Just Married - Our Reception
And now we are husband and wife
as happy as can be
a new family begins a "crazy, tragic, sometimes almost magic, awful, beautiful life!"
(yep -- she listens to a LOT of country music!!)
Jeff, Ann & Katie Thatcher(his brother & family)
Brandon Thatcher(his nephew)
Joy, Versii, Josh & Kaden Owens(his sister & family)
Emily & Shawna (his cousin), his brother Jeff, and Dad Les
boy, Darren sure looks happy!
Maggie & Sara Maher, John White, Joey Maher& little Sammy Maher in the foreground
(her family)
The happy bride & her Daddyno matter what, she will always be his little girl
she wishes her mom could have been with us. At least she knows that"there are holes in the floor of heaven and she (Mom) can clearly see"
it rained earlier in the day, but the sun finally came out --
first Mom's tears and then her joy
yes, she is a happy girl!
we finally made it!
and we even like eachother!
the bride's cousins Mary & Jamiealong with Jamie's grand-daughter Cheyenne
his Grandma Lorraine, sister Joy & sister-in-law Sakurako below: Joy & his cousin Anna
his cousin's wife, Anna and son Andrew
his cousin Jared, Anna his wife & their son John
Gary & Ann Griffith(his Aunt & Uncle
silly boys!
aren't they so sweet ?Christopher, Loren & Patrick
her son Aaron & great-nephews Johnny & Sammy
Sammy is tired, but the food is TOO good!
little Johnny says "WAY too good!"
Aaron says... can't you just let me eat??(her youngest son)
"Yes, Bumby - after this picture"
Reed & Sakurako Thatcher(his brother & sister-in-law)
his cousins Tammy, Jennifer and Dad
more boys being silly boys
Darren, her dad, Joy, Leo & Cheyenne
Darren, Emileigh & Jack
(her husband, her daughter & her dad)
I'm married, I'm happy and I'm HUNGRY!
Darren, his grandma Lorraine Thatcher, Katherine
Nathalia Kocharyan (Anna's Mom), Anna Thatcher, Verushun (Anna's Dad) and Jeff Thatcher
Shall we cut the cake?
ya' -- but let's wait for Aaron, too
Patrick, Aaron, the bride & groom and Emileigh
mmm... it's good
you wanna' try?
aren't you supposed to eat it?
yep -- it's good. well, at least the frosting is :)
shall we open some gifts?
Les, Marsha, Darren & Katherine Thatcher
us with Darren's cousin Shawna with daughter Emily and his Uncle Leo
don't they ever quit?
apparently not... :^)
Emi says... where shall I begin....
maybe with a roll....
Our Family & Friends Gathering Before the Wedding
Patrick, Dad, Emileigh, Cheyenne, Rose & her boyfriend - waiting for the bride
Still waiting. Thank goodness the rain stopped!
Patrick & Darren and lots of family in the background. Patrick was (and is) the best man.
little Johnny, Johnny & Sammy --my nephew and his boys. Aren't they handsome?!
And waiting some more :^)
his Aunt Kim Thatcher and cousin Kelsie
John, Joey & Aaron
his Uncle Karl Thatcher and cousin KJ
and he begins to wonder... will she ever show up?
and they begin to wonder, too ;^) left to right: Cheyenne, Tammy, Angela, Joy, Jennifer, Aunt Ann, Joshua, Versii, Grandma Lorraine, Kaden & Uncle Gary
his nephew Morgan and sister-in-law Sakurako
Les & Marsha Thatcher
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